In the first World Cup semifinal, which concluded on July 15 Beijing time, heavy favorite France suffered a 0-2 defeat to Spain, missing the chance to reach the final for the third consecutive time. After the match, French coach Didier Deschamps and defender Lacroix publicly questioned the competence of Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton, arguing that his level was insufficient for officiating a World Cup semifinal, leading to numerous disputes during the game.

In the first World Cup semifinal held on July 15, Beijing time, tournament favorites France lost 0-2 to Spain, failing to reach the final for the third consecutive time. This also marked the first time in the 27-year-old Mbappe's career that he missed out on a World Cup final. After the match, Mbappe expressed his disappointment in an interview.

In the first World Cup semifinal, which concluded on July 15 Beijing time, Spain beat France 2-0, reaching the final for the first time in 16 years. With France knocked out, the only player who can claim both the Champions League and World Cup titles this year is 30-year-old Spanish midfielder Fabián Ruiz. Before the semifinal, six Paris Saint-Germain players had the chance to win both trophies this year.

In the first World Cup semifinal held on July 15th Beijing time, hot favorites France lost 0-2 to Spain, missing out on a third consecutive final appearance. After the match, 57-year-old French coach Didier Deschamps attributed the defeat to the referee, Salvadoran Ivan Barton. Deschamps questioned: "If I say anything today, it will be seen as complaining, since we lost.

In the first World Cup semifinal concluded on July 15 Beijing time, Spain eliminated France 2-0 to advance to the final first. They are just one step away from winning their second World Cup title in history. Spain got off to a dream start. In the 20th minute, 19-year-old Yamal won a penalty, which Oyarzabal converted to give Spain the lead.

In the first World Cup semifinal held on July 15, Beijing time, the heavily favored French team lost 0-2 to Spain, missing the chance to reach the final for the third consecutive time. In this match, the 27-year-old French superstar Mbappé delivered an ordinary performance, with only 2 shots on goal throughout the game. In the previous six matches, Mbappé had contributed 8 goals and 3 assists, almost like a "killing machine." However, facing Spain, which has the best defense in this tournament, Mbappé completely lost his threat.

In the first World Cup semifinal held on July 15th Beijing time, tournament favorites France lost 0-2 to Spain, failing to reach the final for a third consecutive time. French superstar Olise, valued at €150 million, had a terrible performance with multiple statistics at zero. He not only narrowly avoided a red card but was also substituted early by coach Deschamps.

According to a TTXVN correspondent in Paris, ahead of their encounter with France in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, Spain is regarded as one of the teams possessing the most diverse and effective attacking style in the tournament.

If the 2018 World Cup was the tournament that brought Kylian Mbappé into the spotlight as an explosive winger thanks to his speed, then the 2026 World Cup witnessed a completely different version: calmer, more complete, and becoming the center of the French team's attacking system.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Buenos Aires, the clash between Argentina and England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals is not only a top-tier match in world football but also a contest steeped in historical and symbolic significance for fans of both nations.